True Crime Xtra

Geoffrey Wansell explores the case of Stuart Diamond, who murdered a homeless teenager in Blackpool in 1997, before fleeing to Ireland.

Dr. Nell Darby visits how taxi driver Linda Thomas made a fatal error of judgement one night in 1973, when she was flagged down by a drifter.

Detectives Steve Keogh and Steve Whittaker discuss Aseel Al-Essaie's murder by Cohen, Gordon and Bryan. Fire, CCTV and phone experts share insights.

A drive-by shooting leaves one man dead and another wounded. When experts compare soil from the crime scene with soil found in a suspect's car, they find all the evidence they need.

When a teenage girl is found dead, her boyfriend becomes the prime suspect. He confesses to the murder, but so does another man. Experts must determine who is telling the truth.

When a teacher disappears, his wife receives letters saying that he needed a clean break. Investigators suspect foul play, but without a body, the case would be difficult to prove.

A teenager is killed by her parents. They claim it was in self-defence, but forensic evidence indicates otherwise. Definite proof comes from an unlikely source.

Simon Toyne travels to South Yorkshire to explore the bizarre case of a man dubbed 'The Rotherham Shoe Rapist', who left a town living in fear.

Professor David Wilson revisits the case of Dennis Nilsen, who willingly confessed to the murder of 15 young men and delighted in sharing every detail with his interviewers.

A serial killer targets men in North London parks. Detectives race to catch him before he strikes again. Experts analyse his motives.

A building manager finds the lifeless body of a woman in her apartment. The case goes cold, then a new forensic tool examines the old evidence.

A single mum looking for love vanishes without a trace. Foul play is confirmed when a pickup truck toolbox opens to reveal her body stuffed inside.

In 1982, Navy lieutenant Lee Hartley is murdered while deployed out to sea. Investigators discover Lee had his fair share of enemies aboard the ship.

A mortally wounded woman calls 911. Police suspect her husband, but he claims to have an airtight alibi. The forensic science of ballistics is brought to bear.

After a woman has a stroke, her adult son fights with her husband over a shared business, healthcare and alleged elder abuse.

A woman makes the ill-fated decision to rent her home to two young men who allegedly destroy the place.

A woman warns an approaching dog walker to steer clear of her Boxer mix, but their encounter ends in bloodshed.

A feud over dogs running loose ends in an arrest of a man for throwing away trash on his own property.

A 15-year-old shows absolutely no remorse upon viewing, for the first time, a video in which he brutally beats up a female classmate.

Unwed parents of a 5-year-old boy fight over a mattress while a custody battle looms large in their future.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

After a woman has a stroke, her adult son fights with her husband over a shared business, healthcare and alleged elder abuse.

A woman makes the ill-fated decision to rent her home to two young men who allegedly destroy the place.

A woman warns an approaching dog walker to steer clear of her Boxer mix, but their encounter ends in bloodshed.

A feud over dogs running loose ends in an arrest of a man for throwing away trash on his own property.

A 15-year-old shows absolutely no remorse upon viewing, for the first time, a video in which he brutally beats up a female classmate.

Unwed parents of a 5-year-old boy fight over a mattress while a custody battle looms large in their future.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

A building manager finds the lifeless body of a woman in her apartment. The case goes cold, then a new forensic tool examines the old evidence.

A single mum looking for love vanishes without a trace. Foul play is confirmed when a pickup truck toolbox opens to reveal her body stuffed inside.

Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home. Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

Simon Toyne travels to South Yorkshire to explore the bizarre case of a man dubbed 'The Rotherham Shoe Rapist', who left a town living in fear.

Professor David Wilson revisits the case of Dennis Nilsen, who willingly confessed to the murder of 15 young men and delighted in sharing every detail with his interviewers.

A serial killer targets men in North London parks. Detectives race to catch him before he strikes again. Experts analyse his motives.

A computer crash pushes a company to the brink of collapse, jeopardising hundreds of jobs. Was it a result of a computer defect, human error, or sabotage.

A car carrying three secret service agents collided with a car driven by a local deputy. They were killed instantly. The investigation leads to two very different conclusions.

In the deadliest train crash in US history, forty-seven were killed and many more injured. Clues to the cause lay etched in twisted steel and buried in the mud of the Bayou Canot.

A fire at Kings Cross Underground Station kills 31 people. Investigators pinpoint the cause of the fire, but it takes state-of-the-art technology to explain why it became deadly.

Professor David Wilson explores the case of Nathan Matthews, who murdered his stepsister Becky Watts in Bristol, with girlfriend Shauna Hoare convicted of manslaughter.

Professor David Wilson explores the case of Ian Stewart, who murdered his fiancée Helen Bailey, concealing her body for months before being convicted of murder.

Detectives discuss the brutal murder of Mohammed Yousaf by two greedy plotters. Experts reveal the forensic and psychological clues.

Gail Fulton is shot execution-style in the quiet suburbs of Michigan. Surveillance reveals it was a trio of killers. Eventually, detectives get a break.

In 1990, three sex workers are murdered. A serial killer was on the loose and detectives had few clues. Over 20 years later there's a break in the case.

A morning house fire kills the only doctor in a small town. An investigation quickly leads to the arrest of Jason Lively, the son of the doctor's nurse.

When a hearing impaired 77-year-old on a road trip is attacked by a thief and shot to death, investigators are determined to bring the killer to justice.

A man bites a Pit Bull on the nose to stop it from killing his pet and breaks his tooth in the process.

A Mandarin-speaking landlord brings a translator to assist her after being accused of breaking down a door and kicking a tenant in the stomach.

A man views evidence of a car ploughing into the side of a parked vehicle but claims he can't be sure it was him due to his poor eyesight.

Two women accuse each other of vandalizing the other's car during a heated exchange after a cash transaction with a soon-to-be convict.

A man uses a jointly-owned car for his own benefit for three years then dumps it at his ex-wife's doorstep when he's ready for a new one.

A salon owner accuses her former landlord of lying about zoning permits but is in the hot seat herself when the Judge asks why she never paid rent.

A smelly pig-sty of an apartment is recorded on video and shown to the world as ex-roommates fight over who is responsible for the mess.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

A man bites a Pit Bull on the nose to stop it from killing his pet and breaks his tooth in the process.

A Mandarin-speaking landlord brings a translator to assist her after being accused of breaking down a door and kicking a tenant in the stomach.

A man views evidence of a car ploughing into the side of a parked vehicle but claims he can't be sure it was him due to his poor eyesight.

Two women accuse each other of vandalizing the other's car during a heated exchange after a cash transaction with a soon-to-be convict.

A man uses a jointly-owned car for his own benefit for three years then dumps it at his ex-wife's doorstep when he's ready for a new one.

A salon owner accuses her former landlord of lying about zoning permits but is in the hot seat herself when the Judge asks why she never paid rent.

A smelly pig-sty of an apartment is recorded on video and shown to the world as ex-roommates fight over who is responsible for the mess.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Gail Fulton is shot execution-style in the quiet suburbs of Michigan. Surveillance reveals it was a trio of killers. Eventually, detectives get a break.

In 1990, three sex workers are murdered. A serial killer was on the loose and detectives had few clues. Over 20 years later there's a break in the case.

Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home. Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

Professor David Wilson explores the case of Nathan Matthews, who murdered his stepsister Becky Watts in Bristol, with girlfriend Shauna Hoare convicted of manslaughter.

Professor David Wilson explores the case of Ian Stewart, who murdered his fiancée Helen Bailey, concealing her body for months before being convicted of murder.

Detectives discuss the brutal murder of Mohammed Yousaf by two greedy plotters. Experts reveal the forensic and psychological clues.

A murder investigation leads the authorities to a discarded sleeping bag containing traces of an horrific act.

A woman's apparent accidental death begins to look fishy after police uncover a letter written by the victim.

The discovery of vital evidence helps detectives piece together the case.

A woman vanishes without a trace. But, twenty years on, a clump of hair and a dedicated team of scientists uncover the victim's body.

Professor David Wilson explores one of the youngest incidents of matricide in UK criminal history, when two lovers conspired to murder two family members in Spalding.

A young father is killed by a gang with various weapons. Detectives discuss how CCTV, phone and intelligence evidence were used to catch the killers.

A sex offender and murderer attacks in a terrifying rage. This predator evades capture for years, but leaves a critical piece of evidence - his palm print.

A massive explosion claims the life of a California farmhand. Authorities think it is accidental, but analysis of debris from the blast shows it's a bomb.

Someone is apparently targeting high-level members of law enforcement in Texas county. Numerous suspects emerge but detectives are in a race against time.

Two witnesses are thrown out of court during a heated dispute between ex-lovers over a car, alleged assault and harassment.

Angry ex-lovers refuse to respect courtroom rules forcing the Judge to place her bailiff between them.

Neighbours point the finger at each other when a pregnant dog involved in an attack is injured and loses her puppies.

Fed up with a co-worker's refusal to pay for a loan, a man dumps a dozen boxes of her belongings in a parking lot to get her attention.

When family members fight over an impounded rental car, the Judge threatens to make a phone call that will shut them down.

A man ends up seeking over $7,000 for an $800 car after selling it to two different people and then suing for lost wages.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Two witnesses are thrown out of court during a heated dispute between ex-lovers over a car, alleged assault and harassment.

Angry ex-lovers refuse to respect courtroom rules forcing the Judge to place her bailiff between them.

Neighbours point the finger at each other when a pregnant dog involved in an attack is injured and loses her puppies.

Fed up with a co-worker's refusal to pay for a loan, a man dumps a dozen boxes of her belongings in a parking lot to get her attention.

When family members fight over an impounded rental car, the Judge threatens to make a phone call that will shut them down.

A man ends up seeking over $7,000 for an $800 car after selling it to two different people and then suing for lost wages.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

A sex offender and murderer attacks in a terrifying rage. This predator evades capture for years, but leaves a critical piece of evidence - his palm print.

A massive explosion claims the life of a California farmhand. Authorities think it is accidental, but analysis of debris from the blast shows it's a bomb.

Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home. Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

A series of deaths span two continents and investigators on both sides of the Atlantic believe they could be linked to a professional killer.

A skilled bomber is on the loose after a 29-year-old woman is blasted to smithereens in her own home, but what was his motive for murder.

When a killer attempts to destroy all evidence of his crime, he inadvertently creates new evidence found using an innovative technique.

In 1984, a young woman is found murdered on the side of a rural Wisconsin driveway. Detectives initially have plenty of suspects, but the case remains unsolved.

Bill Sparkman is found hanging from a tree with the letters 'FED' scrawled on his chest. With little evidence, investigators turn to these letters for answers.

A murder victim's final moments are caught on tape. The crime scene looks like a robbery-murder. Evidence points to a jilted ex, but will his alibi check out.

Sophie Lionnet's murder by Kouider and Medouni is discussed by Steve Keogh and Richard Leonard. Experts and Sophie's mother share views.

Detectives Steve Keogh and Steve Whittaker discuss Aseel Al-Essaie's murder by Cohen, Gordon and Bryan. Fire, CCTV and phone experts share insights.

A serial killer targets men in North London parks. Detectives race to catch him before he strikes again. Experts analyse his motives.

Geoffrey Wansell revisits how mother and son Penelope John and Barry Rogers drugged and murdered 84-year-old Betty Guy in Wales and were caught by a police recording.

Sharon Carr murdered Katie Rackliff in Farnborough in 1992. Katie was found the next day, it took nearly five years - and Carr's own confession - to solve the case.

Geoffrey Wansell explores the case of Pierre LeGris, who reports his wife missing in Dorset and police are instantly wary.

A woman accuses an eight-year-old biker of speeding after he collides with her car.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

A woman sues her stepsister tenant for unpaid rent and eviction fees after she neglects to mention that she has no way to pay rent.

Newlyweds receive an old boat as a wedding gift and turn around and sell it for 2K to old friends who dispute payment.

A homeless woman sues her former landlord for moving costs after skipping out on rent and having her unregistered car violate city codes.

A housesitter is accused of stealing money from her employer in Oceanside, California.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

In 1986, Kathleen Lipscomb's body was found on a deserted road. The crime was never solved, until two diary entries helped police to piece together what had happened.

A retired police officer is discovered dead of a gunshot wound to the head. His wife says the motive was robbery; then she tells police he took his own life.

The bodies of two women are found in the ashes of a deliberate apartment fire. Evidence found in the debris leads investigators to their suspect.

The victim's ex-husband was a gun collector, so police had three viable suspects.

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A woman sets out on her bike and never returns. Her body is found a few miles from her house, with a gunshot wound to the head.

The murder of a teacher's aide leaves a big hole in her small community. A scientific breakthrough leads to a shocking end to a tragic case.

A building manager finds the lifeless body of a woman in her apartment. The case goes cold, then a new forensic tool examines the old evidence.

A single mum looking for love vanishes without a trace. Foul play is confirmed when a pickup truck toolbox opens to reveal her body stuffed inside.

In 1982, Navy lieutenant Lee Hartley is murdered while deployed out to sea. Investigators discover Lee had his fair share of enemies aboard the ship.

A mortally wounded woman calls 911. Police suspect her husband, but he claims to have an airtight alibi. The forensic science of ballistics is brought to bear.

Detectives discuss the brutal murder of Mohammed Yousaf by two greedy plotters. Experts reveal the forensic and psychological clues.

A young father is killed by a gang with various weapons. Detectives discuss how CCTV, phone and intelligence evidence were used to catch the killers.

Crime journalist Donal MacIntyre meets former Detective Inspector Simon Shuttleworth to discover how Leicester Police captured the murderers of Timothy Smith.

Simon Toyne travels to Liverpool to unravel the notorious story of the murder of James Bulger, who was abducted and killed by two 10-year-old boys.

Donal MacIntyre revisits the murder of a millionaire murdered in Hammersmith. With no friends or family, detectives used CCTV footage to track three suspects.

Geoffrey Wansell revisits the case of Stephen Akinmurele, who was charged with murdering five people in Blackpool and the Isle of Man, before committing suicide prior to trial.

Simon Toyne revisits a case involving an apparent suicide plot that unearthed in the rural villages of County Derry, when the bodies of a man and woman are found.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Narcotics charges and served time haunt a man whose mother sues his ex-wife for childcare costs.

When a 13-year-old boy and his pet are attacked by a Pit Bull, the dog's owner blames a burglar for letting the animal out during a robbery.

A woman is allegedly assaulted and her car vandalized after her boyfriend accuses her of flirting at a bar.